Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,228,937); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 228g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.